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**Drum Candy**

Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world’s top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling… every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy.

Latest Episodes:

Modern Jazz Drummer/Bandleader Kush Abadey Feb 17, 2023

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Purchase tickets to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana on 4/29:

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Maple Snare Drum Showdown: Reinforcement Rings vs. No Rings - Which is Better? Feb 11, 2023

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Get tix to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Can you tell the difference between wood snares with reinforcement rings and those without? Test your ears along with Mike and special guest Carter McLean.

10 REASONS TO LOVE...STEVE GADD Feb 03, 2023

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In this first episode of season 3, co-hosts Mike, Tom, and Dave are back—along with special guest Paul Wells—to share ten of their favorite recordings from legendary jazz/pop/rock/fusion great Steve Gadd.

Tickets to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb.

Percussionist/Leader Mike Dillon, Deep Wood Snares Compared, 3/4 Jazz, Aluminum Slingerlands, and More Jan 20, 2023

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In this episode, we delve into the world of snare drums by comparing 5.5x14 and 8x14 maple models, interview renowned percussionist and bandleader Mike Dillon, known for his work with Punkadelic, Garage a Trois, and Les Claypool, learn about basic 3/4 jazz playing from Thomas Wendt, examine a highly sought-after aluminum Slingerland drum set at Hawthorne Drum Shop, and discuss unique Vintage White drumheads available only at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

SPECIAL EPISODE! Rush's Neil Peart: The Middle Years (With NYC Drummer/Educator Paul Wells) Jan 06, 2023

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In this episode, NYC jazz drummer/educator Paul Wells (Curtis Stigers, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, Julliard) shares 6 of his favorite Neil Peart tracks from the middle era with Rush.

Snare Depths Compared, Thursday's Tucker Rule, Vintage Ludwig Mod Orange Drums, Drag Paradiddles, and More Dec 16, 2022

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In this episode, 4x14 and 5.5x14 birch snares are compared, vintage Ludwig Mod Orange drums get inspected, and Thursday's Tucker Rule talks Q Drums, writing during COVID, and more.

SPECIAL EPISODE! 10 Reasons to Love...Modern Jazz/Pop Great Brian Blade Dec 02, 2022

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Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary modern jazz/pop drummer Brian Blade

Jazz/Funk Great Mike Clark, Wood Snares Wrap-Up, Paradiddle-Diddles, and More Nov 18, 2022

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In this episode, we talk about the new Headhunters album "Speaker in the House" with jazz/funk legend Mike Clark, make final comparisons of six different Bucks County 5.5x14 8-ply wood shell snares, explore ways to be creative with the paradiddle-diddle, and much more.

Cherry, Oak, and Ash Snares Compared, More with Danziger, Flammed Mill Exercises, and Much More Nov 04, 2022

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In our third wood snare comparison series, we examine cherry, oak, and ash drums. We also finish up our chat with Zach Danziger, and share some cool ways to play the flammed mill rudiment.

Maple, Birch, and Walnut Snares Compared, Modern Drumming Titan Zach Danziger, Vintage Camco, Swiss Triplet Exercises, and More Oct 28, 2022

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In this episode, we interview modern drumming great Zach Danziger, check out a vintage Camco drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop, compare maple, birch, and walnut snare drums, and much more.

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